Romania

National Poet Mihai Eminescu prayerfully commemorated at Bellu Cemetery

Romania’s National Poet Mihai Eminescu was prayerfully commemorated during the Divine Liturgy celebrated on Monday at the Bellu Cemetery Chapel in Bucharest on his 168th birth anniversary. Mihai Eminescu, born on January 15, 1850 in the village of Ipotesti, near Botosani, in North-Eastern Romania, is considered Romania’s greatest poet. He was also a novelist and…

Jan 17, 2018Aurelian Iftimiu

Metropolitan Rastislav of Czech Lands and Slovakia in interview with Basilica.ro: ‘Many become recluses of the cyberspace. We can reach them only using technology’

His Beatitude Metropolitan Rastislav of the Czech and Slovak Orthodox Church offered his first interview with the Basilica News Agency, shortly after his first visit to Romania on the Feast of St Demetrius the New 2017. His Beatitude spoke about the Church he leads and addressed the challenges that Christians are facing in modern society.…

Jan 12, 2018Aurelian Iftimiu

Folk Romanian Carols at the patriarchal residence. Patriarch Daniel: ‘Through your singing, you share peace and a special joy’

On Wednesday, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church, welcomed at his patriarchal residence three musical groups who interpreted folk Romanian Christmas carols. The Patriarch pointed to the peace and joy carolers transmit through their missionary act of proclaiming the Nativity of the Lord. ‘Call of the Ancestors’ musical ensemble from Jijila, Tulcea…

Dec 21, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanians pay their respects during King Michael’s funeral (VIDEO)

Tens of thousands of Romanians joined European royals to pay their respects to late King Michael who was given a state funeral on Saturday, December 16. Michael, who ruled Romania twice before being forced to abdicate by the communists in 1947, died at age 96 in Switzerland on Dec. 5. Cortegiul funerar al Regelui Mihai…

Dec 19, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

Prince Charles of Wales about King Michael I of Romania: I’ve always admired his statesman-like qualities, his patience and his understanding about other people

In 2006, Prince Charles of Wales offered for the Romanian Television his remarks about King Michel of Romania. In the documentary entitled “King Michael – the 85th anniversary”, he said that he “always admired his statesman-like qualities, his patience and his understanding about other people”. “He is one of those remarkable people who can remain…

Dec 14, 2017Gheorghe Anghel

King Michael’s body, brought to Romania for final rest

The coffin with the body of King Michael was brought to Romania on Wednesday, December 13, aboard a Romanian Air Force aircraft. Eight soldiers of the Michael the Brave 30th Guards Brigade carried the coffin from the aircraft and placed it on a catafalque in front of the Henri Coanda Airport’s Official Lounge. The Army’s…

Dec 14, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

Body of King Mihai I, brought on Bucharest International Airport

Dec 13, 2017Robert Nicolae

Parliament convenes solemn meeting to commemorate King Michael. Patriarch Daniel: King Michael was a steady believer of the Romanian Orthodox Church

The two chambers of the Romanian Parliament, namely the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies, met on Monday, December 11, to commemorate Romania’s late King Michael I, who passed away to the Lord on December 5 at the age of 96. The solemn meeting of the joint plenum of the House and the Senate, dedicated…

Dec 12, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

King Michael’s coffin arrives at Lausanne Greek Orthodox Cathedral

On Monday, the coffin with the body of late King Michael I was laid at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Lausanne. At 14.00, His Eminence Metropolitan Joseph of Western and Central Europe officiated a memorial service in Romanian, French, and Greek languages for the rest of King Michael’s soul in the presence of Princesses Elena and…

Dec 12, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

Prince Charles to attend King Michael’s funeral in Romania

His Royal Highness Prince Charles of Wales will come to King Michael’s funeral, which will take place on Saturday at the Curtea de Arges Cathedral in Romania. The Romanian Patriarchate’s spokesperson Vasile Bănescu announced on Sunday in Antena 3’s News Magazine that the Royal House of Great Britain will be represented at King Michael’s funeral by Prince Charles of Wales. A representative of the Spain’s Royal House…

Dec 12, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

In pictures: 2017 Feast of Saint Andrew the First Called, Protector of Romania, at the Patriarchal Cathedral

Photo courtesy of Robert Nicolae/Basilica.ro

Dec 11, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu